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YY54 AHO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,146 mi
Last recorded60,146 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 AHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 60,146 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 60,146 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 55,621 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 47,308 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 39,866 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded x2 Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 Central rears corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 39,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded x2 Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 Central rears corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 35,842 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2021 35,838 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 32,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rear brackets corrroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 30,194 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 30,083 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 28,629 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 27,648 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 26,418 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,178 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 23,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 21,702 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 20,106 miles

ADVISE full protective plastic undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

ADVISE rear metal brake pipes previously coated in grease

Pass 1 Sep 2010 18,688 miles

ADVISE plastic protective undertrays fitted too underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Aug 2010 18,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE plastic protective undertrays fitted too underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2009 16,585 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 14,019 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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YY54 AHO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY54 AHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY54 AHO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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